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Edwards (shoulder) was shut down indefinitely Wednesday after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right scapula, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.

The right-hander was already on the shelf with shoulder inflammation, and he apparently didn't feel right after his minor-league rehab outing over the weekend. It's unclear how long Edwards will be shut down from throwing, but the injury could end his campaign if he's unable to get back to throwing within the next couple weeks.

Maton (elbow) threw a bullpen session at Minute Maid Park on Wednesday and could begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Maton has now thrown two bullpen sessions over the last three days and has responded well to both of them, so he looks like he'll be ready to test himself in a game setting. The right-hander said he expects to require only rehab appearance prior to being activated from the 15-day injured list. If all goes well during his time at Sugar Land, Maton could be reinstated as soon as Sunday or Monday.

Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre reinstated Krook (back) from the 7-day injured list Wednesday, Conor Foley of The Scranton Times-Tribune reports.

Krook will return to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre bullpen after he had been sidelined for just over a month with a back issue. Over 25.2 innings with the Triple-A club this season, Krook has posted a 0.70 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 46:18 K:BB.

Weathers was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Weathers was knocked around in a start Monday against his former team, the Padres, and now finds himself back in the minors. The left-hander has collected an ugly 7.32 ERA in 14 appearances this season for San Diego and Miami.

Nance (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Nance has been out all season with a shoulder injury and dealt with multiple starts and stops along the way during his rehab. He reeled off 7.2 scoreless innings during his recent rehab stint with Triple-A Jacksonville, though, clearing the way for his addition to the Marlins' bullpen.

Gibaut retired the only batter he faced in Tuesday's win against the Angels to secure his 18th hold. He did not record a strikeout.

Gibaut entered in the eighth inning and quickly retired Brandon Drury on three pitches. He has become a favorite of manager David Bell and is up to a team-leading 57 appearances this year. The 29-year-old has been a steady contributor since the All-Star break with a 3.07 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB in 14.2 innings.

Rosenberg was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Rosenberg will serve as the 27th man for the Angels in Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Reds. The left-hander made an extended relief appearance for the Halos earlier this month, allowing four runs over five frames. He'll be available to absorb multiple innings Wednesday.

The Athletics transferred Lovelady (forearm) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Lovelady's move to the 60-day IL was merely a formality after he had already been ruled out for the season with a strained left forearm. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for left-hander Sean Newcomb, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Harris was optioned to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Harris was called up from Las Vegas on Tuesday and picked up a win as a bulk reliever in the Athletics' victory over the Royals, but he finds himself back in the minors a day later. The Athletics are expected to treat Wednesday's series finale as a bullpen day, so Harris will be swapped off the 26-man active roster for a fresh arm in lefty Sean Newcomb, whose contract was selected from Triple-A.

The Athletics selected Newcomb's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

After being acquired from the Giants on Monday, Newcomb was initially assigned to Las Vegas but didn't make an appearance for the Triple-A affiliate before getting the call to the Oakland bullpen. He'll be available for Wednesday's game against the Royals as a multi-inning option behind right-hander Adrian Martinez, who isn't likely to work deep into the contest for what will be his first start of the season. Newcomb compiled a 3.16 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 40:20 K:BB in 31.1 innings at Triple-A Sacramento this season prior to the Giants trading him.